Jerusalem Municipality

Local government, national impact: Haim Bibas on shaping Israel’s future

The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel’s chairman discusses why municipalities have become Israel’s problem-solvers, and how they play a central role in addressing the country’s challenges

Haim Bibas, head of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel and mayor of Modi’in Maccabaim Re’ut.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents NBA star Deni Avdija with the "Jerusalem Ambassador in the Diaspora" award in New York City on May 28, 2026.

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC

Children play in a Jerusalem shelter

Grapevine: Sheltering routine

The Jerusalem Municipality took the personal approach to delivering games kits around town.

From shelters to fun: How Jerusalem is helping residents cope during Iran war


This week in Jerusalem: Marathon is a go!

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 LACE UP those running shoes because the Jerusalem Marathon is on for March 8.

Jerusalem for sale: Will Israel's capital go to the highest bidder?

A tenant organization charges that KKL-JNF and the municipality were dividing Jerusalem up to the highest bidders. Who will finally put limits on the changes to Jerusalem on such a grand scale?

A massive construction site off Jaffa Road, not far from the entrance to Jerusalem, seen in 2022.

Jerusalem Marathon to be run as scheduled in March

Registration is free for IDF soldiers, security forces, and rescue teams, including reservists who served or are serving in the “Iron Swords” war.

 RUNNERS PARTICIPATE in previous editions of the Jerusalem Marathon, which will take place for the 13th time on March 8 in the Israeli capital.

How Mayor Moshe Lion is transforming Jerusalem and preserving stability

Beyond fostering unity, Mayor Moshe Lion has transformed Jerusalem into a bustling construction zone – however, one that is meticulously organized.

 Candid conversation with Mayor Moshe Lion: ‘Jerusalem Post’ Deputy CEO of Strategy and Innovation Maayan Hoffman (L) and ‘In Jerusalem’ Editor Erica Schachne, this past week.

This week in Jerusalem: For your health

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem (Illustrative)

Postponing Israeli municipal elections is a victory for IDF soldiers

Two deputy mayors pushed to postpone Jerusalem municipal elections. One did so because he was fighting against Hamas in Gaza. The other to stop a wartime haredi advantage.

 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS are postponed again– to Feb. 27.

This week in Jerusalem: Money for the city

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 CITY CENTER coffee shops: Break out the tables and chairs.

Israeli minister faces pressure from politicians to delay municipal elections

The elections were supposed to have taken place on October 31 but were pushed off following the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War on October 7.

 An Israeli municipal elections voting box.

Is Jerusalem done letting the high-rise construction fever run rampant?

There are growing signs that Jerusalemites are no longer ready to accept the construction of 30-story and even 46-story towers throughout the city.

A massive construction site off Jaffa Road, not far from the entrance to Jerusalem, seen in 2022.

This week in Jerusalem: From ashes to Holy City

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 RAMOT C parents: Unhappy with closure of area well-baby clinic.